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The '''Roamers''' (formerly known as the '''Dejans''') are a nomadic people in | The '''Roamers''' (formerly known as the '''Dejans''') are a nomadic people in {{Dragon Quest VII}}. | ||
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Dancing is the means by which Roamers give praise to the Almighty. To help them in the revival, the tribe trains dancers to perform the Revival Dance. If the dancer is successful, the [[Earth Spirit]] will be infused into them. This leaves a mark on them which designates them as special. It is both a great honor and responsibility. | Dancing is the means by which Roamers give praise to the Almighty. To help them in the revival, the tribe trains dancers to perform the Revival Dance. If the dancer is successful, the [[Earth Spirit]] will be infused into them. This leaves a mark on them which designates them as special. It is both a great honor and responsibility. | ||
The tribe also trains players of instruments called '''Torbans''' ('''Tula''' in the PS1 version). A Torban is a stringed instrument similar to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitar sitar]. A Torban player is also important because their music helps to ward off monsters. They also create bells as wards against monsters when they settle down in a place. Together with the tribe's Dancer, they perform a ritual known as the Ritual of Restoration. | The tribe also trains players of instruments called '''Torbans''' ('''Tula''' in the {{PS1}} version). A Torban is a stringed instrument similar to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitar sitar]. A Torban player is also important because their music helps to ward off monsters. They also create bells as wards against monsters when they settle down in a place. Together with the tribe's [[Dancer]], they perform a ritual known as the Ritual of Restoration. | ||
The tribe also has a Guardian. They are powerful warriors who protect the tribe. Should one wish to become a Guardian, they must defeat the current guardian in a fight. If the challenger wins, that person will become a guardian. Should that person lose, they forfeit their lives. | The tribe also has a Guardian. They are powerful warriors who protect the tribe. Should one wish to become a Guardian, they must defeat the current guardian in a fight. If the challenger wins, that person will become a guardian. Should that person lose, they forfeit their lives. | ||
It is tribal rules that two people with the mark of the Earth Spirit are not allowed to be married. The explanation, however, is not given. | It is tribal rules that two people with the mark of the [[Earth Spirit]] are not allowed to be married. The explanation, however, is not given. | ||
===Past=== | ===Past=== | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The Roamer tribe appears to be loosely based on the real life [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romani_people Romani], or Roma people, a nomadic tribe whose origins can be traced back to the north of the Indian sub-continent. They are known for their music and dance, which plays an important part in their lives. This is especially apparent in the Nintendo 3DS version as the name Roamer is spoken phonetically similar to Roma. | The Roamer tribe appears to be loosely based on the real life [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romani_people Romani], or Roma people, a nomadic tribe whose origins can be traced back to the north of the Indian sub-continent. They are known for their music and dance, which plays an important part in their lives. This is especially apparent in the Nintendo {{3DS}} version as the name Roamer is spoken phonetically similar to Roma. | ||
{{DQVII}} | {{DQVII}} | ||
[[Category:Races]] | [[Category:Races]] | ||